The Norwegian was in Italy to watch Roberto Mancini's side win for the first time in a month, a 3-0 win over Palermo.

Speaking at the pre-match press conference for Wednesday's Scottish Premiership clash with Partick Thistle at Firhill, Deila revelaed his belief that his in-form side, who have not lost a game or a goal in their last seven outings, have nothing to fear against Inter, who sit 10th in their league.

"Inter are a good team, a big club, with many good players," he said.

"But after the game I sat with a good feeling. I saw that they are a good team. But we are good as well.

"We can beat Inter Milan. We have a chance. We are in good shape. We have a very good squad and we look forward to the game.

"Mancini has not been that long in the club, it takes time to adapt and get together. You can see that they are not getting 100 per cent out of the players they have at this time.

"The results in the league haven't been what they expected. The fans weren't against them but it was quiet, it was not the same atmosphere as in the big matches we have had. But still they are a good team. However, we have done it before and we can do it again."